From Dushanbe: Airplane usually flies 1 flight a day, when the weather is good during the summer. Spectacular flight, for about USD 85.

Vehicles run constantly to Khorugh. Best to get there is very early in the morning, maybe 6-7AM. Vehicles leave from a secret lot, tucked away near the airport. Most people in the capital are unaware of its location. When heading to the airport from the north you go into a dip going under a big road. Just before that there will be a dead end road on your right. Get out of the car and walk through a big gate (lots of people heading that way, though.) Just repeat "Khorogh" to everyone, and sooner or later someone will know what you're talking about. Price is anywhere from USD 40-60, depending on the vehicle.

Get a good vehicle. A good vehicle usually means a good driver. The trip takes between 15hours to two days.

There are a series of parking lots, each with vehicles heading to somewhere in the Pamirs. Vehicles arrive in town around 8-9AM and begin departing 10-12ish, whenever they get a full load. Most villages go for 1-3 TJS a seat.

Julandee (towards Murghab) High altitude, hot spring resort, and wonderful climb behind the springs. The rooms are quite nice and very affordable. USD 10-15ish. Food is available, but ideally you should bring along some bread, potatoes, and carrots. They will cook, but they have trouble getting the food up there. Very good spot to spend the night before proceeding to Murghab... high enough altitude to see if you get sick. Much easier to evacuate from.

Hop in a marshrutka and get out at a random village. They will put you up, no questions asked. They will feed you, etc. Just bring a bit of money $10-15 to cover their food costs and to help them out. Make sure you insist. For cultural reasons, they will refuse at first, but it's culturally legitimate for you to insist.

Beautiful botanical garden. It's out of town towards Roshtkala. Just say "botanical" in a slurred accent and people will understand. Some of the local marshrutkas turn around in front of it. Just go up the hill. Closed on Sundays, usually. Saturdays are iffy. Lots of free fruit in the fall. Don't try taking any out... gotta buy it.

Rafting would be amazing. Gunt Valley, Roshtkala Valley. Both have marshrutkas running up and down them. The road follows the river, except for maybe 3- or 400-meter patches. Class 4s at least, constantly for 20-30 km. No waterfalls. There are some places with 6-8ft. standing waves. Really serious during June and July. Other times may be too low. You may be able to get rafts in Dushanbe but will have to drive them out. (sell/donate it off to a local organization) (*****MAJOR DISCLAIMER****) NEVER BEEN ATTEMPTED!! The Panj River is a bad idea as it is the border to Afghanistan. Nice water, though.

Khorog Park (Chorbogh), (near the stadium and main bridge), [1]. amazing stonework emphasizing local traditional resources... *Trekking/Travelguide Jusuf Jusuf speaks very good English and can arrange any kind of trips in Wakhan and Afganistan. He also has an (unsigned) Homestay at his village „Khaskhorugh“ 35km on the way from Khorog to Iskhashim. Mobile: 935451852 edit

Deli Dharbar is a great little Indian food place. USD 5-7 for a filling and tasty meal. It's between the bazaar and the only stoplight in town, on a side street. Ask locals for MicroFinance Bank. It's across the street.

Varka Russian food. Reasonable price. You may get sick, although not too bad. Much more local in flavor. In front of the Red Crescent Compound. Ask locals for "Varka". They all know it.

Serena Continental kinda food. USD 12-15 a plate. Pricey, and not all that impressive.

Hit the bazaar around noon for osh (pilaf), eggs, and potatoes, or all variety of fried pastries. Head up the place where they sell bread in stacks on the main road.

Be careful with the water as always but the water here is not nearly as bad as in Dushanbe. Most water sources in the villages are contaminated by cattle upstream. Luckily, the Giardia strain in the area is very weak; usually only takes a day to recover.

Laalmo Pamir Home Stay, (Close to school #7, up the hill from the Barka restaurant), ☎(+992) 93 508 6999, [2]. Laalmo is a very nice lady who runs a homestay in her house. Nice meals are available too. Very clean (no bugs!) and western toilet and shower with hot water. Good place to stop on your way in and out of the higher places. Breakfast is extra, but it has hot showers, western toilet.$10. edit

Serena Inn Very nice but pricey, in the $100+ range. Likely has running water in the rooms (sinks). It's between airport and town, on the main road, on the right. Built by the Aga Khan Foundation in-order to encourage tourism in the region. Built in typical Badakshani style and situated right next to the river, it is very luxurious. £160 per room per night incl breakfast.

Ishkashim there is special station for going to and called Ishkashim Stoyanka. Fair price is 40-50 somoni per person.

Murghab In the bazaar, there is a very big vehicle market. You can get a private taxi to Murghab there. USD 200-100 is a fair price. Towards the main town from the bazaar there is a water spigot on your right, maybe 100 meters away from the bazaar. Anywhere within 100 meters of where you're standing is fair game for the Murghab marshrutkas to be -- behind buildings, on the road, on the sidewalk, etc. USD 15 is a fair price for a big vehicle -- more for a smaller one. It probably leaves around 10AM, or maybe earlier, depending on when the seats get filled. Get there no later than 8:30AM.

AIR - Go to the airport. Try to give your passport to someone. If they take it, that means you might get on the list. Ask... there might be some English speakers there, but all speak Russian. ("Samaliot" = airplane). Once the airplane takes off from Dushanbe, they will begin selling tickets in the BACK of the building... walk around. Tiny hole in the wall... listen for your name. 1hr flight.

LAND - Arrive at the bazaar no later than 8AM. The place will be mostly deserted, except for a few men standing around cars. They are going to Dushanbe. Pick a very good car. Once their vehicle filled, they will leave. 14-24hrs, provided no problems. ASK IF 1 DAY OR 2-DAY TRIP! 1 day trip is brutal... 2 days is much more relaxing. Your food may very well be covered in the fee. Be careful at the roadside diners. Often the soup or food has been sitting out for days. Eggs and hotdogs are safest because they cook them then. Your driver probably avoids the worst health code offenders for his own sake -- unless his relative owns a shop...